Daewon Media Co (XKRX:048910) Interest Coverage: 8.15 (As of Jun. 2026) — 45% Below Median

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XKRX:048910 Daewon Media Co Ltd XKRX:048910
72 GF Score
Price ₩6,070.00
GF Value ₩12,890.90
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Daewon Media Co Interest Coverage?

Daewon Media Co XKRX:048910 +2.88% 72 Interest Coverage is 8.15 as of Jun. 2026, which is 45% below its 10-year median of 14.74. GuruFocus rates XKRX:048910 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of ₩12,890.90 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 610 Media - Diversified companies, Daewon Media Co ranks worse than 64.1% on this metric.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income by its Interest Expense. Daewon Media Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₩6,987 Mil. Daewon Media Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₩-857 Mil. Daewon Media Co's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 8.15. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Daewon Media Co's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

XKRX:048910' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.52   Med: 14.74   Max: 933.85
Current: 6.09


XKRX:048910's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
64.1% of 610 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 12.04 vs XKRX:048910: 6.09

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.


Daewon Media Co  (XKRX:048910) Interest Coverage Explanation

Ben Graham requires that a company has a minimum interest coverage of 5 with the companies he invested. If the interest coverage is less than 2, the company is burdened by debt. Any business slow or recession may drag the company into a situation where it cannot pay the interest on its debt.

Interest Coverage is an important factor when GuruFocus ranks a company's overage Financial Strength .


Daewon Media Co Interest Coverage Related Terms


Daewon Media Co Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Daewon Media Co's Interest Coverage can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Note: For Interest Coverage, "No debt" indicates no long-term debt. An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no long-term debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.

Daewon Media Co Interest Coverage Chart

Daewon Media Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Daewon Media Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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XKRX:048910 vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Daewon Media Co's Interest Coverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Interest Coverage data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Daewon Media Co Interest Coverage vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Daewon Media Co's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Daewon Media Co's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Daewon Media Co Interest Coverage Calculation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

If Interest Expense is negative and Operating Income is positive, then

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income /Interest Expense

Else if Interest Expense is negative and Operating Income is negative, then

The company did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

Else if Interest Expense is 0 and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation is 0, then

The company had no debt (1).


Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Daewon Media Co's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025, Daewon Media Co's Interest Expense was ₩-3,118 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₩10,000 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₩35,784 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*9999.927/-3118.487
=3.21

Daewon Media Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Jun. 2026, Daewon Media Co's Interest Expense was ₩-857 Mil. Its Operating Income was ₩6,987 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₩38,152 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-1*6987.151/-857.235
=8.15

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's Financial Strength is.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Coverage →
What does a Interest Coverage of 8.15 mean?
Daewon Media Co (XKRX:048910) has a Interest Coverage of 8.15 as of Jun. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Daewon Media Co and its competitors. This is 45% below median its historical median of 14.74. Over the past decade, Daewon Media Co's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.52 to 933.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Daewon Media Co ranks #391 out of 610 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 64.1%.
Is Daewon Media Co's Interest Coverage too high?
Daewon Media Co's current Interest Coverage of 8.15 is 45% below median its 10-year median of 14.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.52 to a high of 933.85. The Media - Diversified industry median Interest Coverage is 12.04. Daewon Media Co's value of 8.15 is 32.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Daewon Media Co ranks #391 out of 610 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Daewon Media Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daewon Media Co's Interest Coverage compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Daewon Media Co ranks #391 out of 610 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Daewon Media Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 12.04. Daewon Media Co's value of 8.15 is 32.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Daewon Media Co's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.52 to 933.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.74 vs. the industry median of 12.04, Daewon Media Co has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Coverage for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Interest Coverage among Media - Diversified companies is 12.04, based on 610 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Interest Coverage significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Interest Coverage should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Daewon Media Co's current Interest Coverage of 8.15 is 32.3% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Interest Coverage mean?
A high Interest Coverage can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Daewon Media Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Interest Coverage is 12.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Daewon Media Co's current Interest Coverage is 8.15, which is 45% below median its own 10-year median of 14.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daewon Media Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daewon Media Co (XKRX:048910) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₩12,890.90, compared to a current price of ₩6,070.00 — trading 52.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 8.15, which is 45% below median its 10-year median of 14.74 and 32.3% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 12.04. Daewon Media Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Coverage calculated?
Interest Coverage is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Daewon Media Co (XKRX:048910), the current Interest Coverage is 8.15 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Daewon Media Co (XKRX:048910) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daewon Media Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₩6,070.00 is trading 52.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₩12,890.90. GuruFocus considers Daewon Media Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKRX:048910:

  • Interest Coverage: 8.15 (45% below median its 10-year median of 14.74)
  • GF Value™: ₩12,890.90 vs. price of ₩6,070.00 (52.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 32.3% below the Media - Diversified median (#391 of 610)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKRX:048910 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Daewon Media Co Business Description

Address Hangang-daero 23-gil, 55, I-PARK MALL Theme Park, 6th Floor, 1-1, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, KOR, 04377
Daewon Media Co Ltd is engaged in a comprehensive entertainment business related to comics and animation content. It is currently engaged in animation creation planning business, content business, character business, trading card game business, game distribution business, movie and exhibition event business, and toy distribution business, and is also involved in broadcasting business and comics publishing business through its subsidiaries and affiliates. The group has produced original animations such as Wandering Magpie, Run, Honey, and Yeongsimi; offers Yu-Gi-Oh Official Card Game, creates online games using characters such as Crayon Shin-chan and Power Rangers; and offers merchandise related to characters, among other activities.
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